96.5 KVKI » Erin’s Son

Erin's Son Sends Thanks from Marine Basic Training

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:39 +0000

My son is now in the homestretch of his Marine basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He sends thanks to all of my friends and listeners who have kept him in your prayers these past couple of months. In the latest letter from JW, he tells me he has so much to share with [...]

Erin's Shares Her Latest Letter from Marine Son

Robert and Erin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:07:04 +0000

I’ve been getting some great letters from my son over the past few days. In his latest letter he talks about the “infamous obstacles”. He says they “are freakin fun.” I can tell he’s already made some lifelong friends. “We have a blast helping each other and becoming brothers. We have one more day of [...]

Erin's Marine Son Has Asked for Letters from Home

Robert and Erin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:36:55 +0000

My son is in his 3rd week of Marine Basic Training and I could tell from his letters that he loves to hear about what's happening back home. I now have his full address and would love to send letters to him from you.

You can send them to me here

Erin Shares Messages to Her Marine Son

Robert and Erin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:01:47 +0000

I have gotten so many great messages for my son who is at Marine Basic Training in Parris Island, South Carolina. I did get connected with a great parent website.

He's about to wrap up week 2 and I will be sending him your messages.

Erin's Son Has Been at Marine Boot Camp for 10 Days Now

Robert and Erin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:41:22 +0000

My son has been off to Marine boot camp for 10 days. It does get easier with each passing day, but it's still so tough to wonder what's going on in his life. I have had no contact with him since I gave him a big hug at the airport on Monday of last week. I wonder

Thanks for All the Messages of Support for My Son

Erin McCarty — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:44:01 +0000

My son has been gone for 2 days now and I have already written him a couple of letters. I can't mail them because I don't have his full address yet. That bothers me. I'm told I should be getting a full packet from my son within the next week. I so look forward to that. I'm

My Tearful Goodbye to JW as He Ships Out for Basic Training [PHOTOS]

Erin McCarty — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:52:25 +0000

My eyes welled up as I saw him sitting with some new buddies at Shreveport Regional Airport. JW was more concerned about me at that point (he hates to see me cry). Then we just talked.As any Mom would do, I looked through all of his paperwork and he asked me “Are you gonna read [...]

Erin's Son Heads for College

Robert and Erin — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:58:31 +0000

My 18-year-old son is off to college this weekend and I found this video on youtube and thought I would share it with you. I know what this woman is going through and hope we have a great experience this weekend getting him settled in at Louisiana College in Pineville. He is so excited to [...]

My Son Gets His First Action With Houston Dynamo Academy Team

Robert and Erin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:03 +0000

I had a little road trip to Houston over the weekend since my son was listed on the roster for 3 of 4 games for the Dynamo Academy team. I am so used to seeing him in the Cabosa/Shreveport United Blue and Yellow, so this orange was a little weird. But we can get used [...]

Guess What My Oldest Son Is Doing This Weekend

Robert and Erin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:53:01 +0000

Perhaps you don’t know this yet, but my oldest son is quite the soccer player. He has moved to Houston and is training with the Houston Dynamo Academy team. Now he has a huge weekend on the way. Houston Dynamo The Academy team will be playing the actual Houston Dynamo MLS squad in a scrimmage [...]